Surname History

Where the past comes alive

We currently have a collection of over 500,000 surname histories for people of English, Welsh, Irish, Scottish, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Ukranian, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Jewish, Norwegian, Danish, French Canadian and Chinese origin; with new names and origins being added all the time!

Our thoroughly researched surname histories generally include:

  • Ancient origin of the name (usually pre-1100)
  • Known spelling variations
  • Noteworthy bearers from the 1500-1600s
  • First settlers to North America
  • Notable contemporary bearers of the name
  • A description of the Coat of Arms and Crest
  • Motto

Every surname history is over 1,800 words long and is printed on an A3 parchment scroll. The scroll work was beautifully illustrated by a noted artist with a particular concern for heraldic detail. The border shows typical heraldic symbols, making it both informative as well as decorative

A Bibliography, detailing where we sourced our information is also included on the back of every Parchment Scroll. The bibliography can be a stepping stone into the exciting world of genealogy.

Print in Postal Tuble: 
1 for £15.00 (p&p £1.95)     

Framed Print: 
1 for £27.00 (p&p £6.95)

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